Segment: Compact
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Suzuki made the Aerio/Liana sedan as a replacement for the former Baleno/Esteem and continued the idea of an affordable vehicle with decent on-road performances.
While it wasn't a car to fall in love with, it was that kind of econobox that could take a family from A to B and serve as a commuter as well. Depending on the market, it was available with all-wheel-drive and larger engines. Suzuki offered the top-spec Aerio/Liana sedan only to U.S. customers, while the other buyers had a smaller engine and transmission choice.
The design was not its best part. At the front, it featured a pair of curved, triangular headlights with a two-slat grille between them that sported the Suzuki badge. Its wrapped-around plastic bumper had a broad grille in the middle flanked by two fake scoops, or a pair of fog lights, depending on the option. Still, the carmaker didn't want to cut too many corners and installed a third window behind the rear doors. Thus, it enhanced the driver's visibility and the rear passengers' comfort.
Inside, the carmaker installed a curved plastic dashboard enhanced with light-gray trims on the center stack and air vents. A rounded instrument cluster sported a panel with two larger dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two smaller gauges for the fuel level and coolant temperature, with an option for a digital instrument panel. Despite the car's overall size, the Aerio/Liana sedan offered decent room for four adult passengers.
Under the skin, the carmaker installed a wide choice of engines, both gasoline or turbo-diesel, mated with a five-speed manual. As an option, for specific markets, a four-speed automatic. While the European and the Asian customers received the smaller engines, starting with the 2004 model year, Suzuki offered a 2.3-liter unit. The fuel-efficient 1.4-liter turbo-diesel, carried over from Peugeot-Citroen, was not available in the U.S.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1328 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5750 RPM 90 HP @ 5750 RPM 89 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM 117 Nm @ 4750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.5 in (4229 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT FWD (106 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1586 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 5500 RPM 106 HP @ 5500 RPM 105 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 144 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (106 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1586 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 5500 RPM 106 HP @ 5500 RPM 105 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 144 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R15H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 61 in (1549 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5500 RPM 125 HP @ 5500 RPM 123 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 169 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L AWD 4AT (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5400 RPM 156 HP @ 5400 RPM 154 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 206 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2875 lbs (1304 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4021 lbs (1824 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US Specs |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L FWD 4AT (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5400 RPM 156 HP @ 5400 RPM 154 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 206 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2731 lbs (1239 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US Specs |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L FWD 5MT (155 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2290 cm3 |
Power: | 115 KW @ 5400 RPM 156 HP @ 5400 RPM 154 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 152 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 206 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2676 lbs (1214 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3823 lbs (1734 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US Specs |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L DDiS 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1398 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 201 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 171.3 in (4351 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.9 in (1,450/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.8 cuFT (447 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.36 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2657 lbs (1205 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3726 lbs (1690 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 141 g/km |